25 Jul 2024

Swiss Lawyers Publish Book on Risks of Flags of Convenience

Two Swiss lawyers have published a comprehensive 247-page book examining the risks associated with flags of convenience in the shipping industry

Swiss Lawyers Publish Book on Risks of Flags of Convenience
24 Jul 2024

De Sciora is New VP of Liberian Registry Regulation & Standards

The Liberian Registry announced the appointment of Captain Giorgio De Sciora as Vice President of Regulations and Standards, Maritime Operations.

De Sciora is New VP of Liberian Registry Regulation & Standards
24 Jul 2024

CMA CGM & Eurogate Potentially to Develop Hamburg Terminal

The port of Hamburg, traditionally dominated by local operators, is expected to see its third foreign liner investment.

CMA CGM & Eurogate Potentially to Develop Hamburg Terminal
23 Jul 2024

Eastern Cruise to Launch in Asia with Former Pacific Venus

South Korea-based Eastern Cruise is set to launch a new cruise operation in Asia using the former Pacific Venus, now renamed Eastern Venus.

Eastern Cruise to Launch in Asia with Former Pacific Venus
23 Jul 2024

Madeira to Host 2024 Cruise Atlantic Islands Conference

Madeira is set to host the 2024 Cruise Atlantic Islands Conference on September 27, as announced in a recent press release.

Madeira to Host 2024 Cruise Atlantic Islands Conference
18 Jul 2024

IMO Seeks Industry Leaders for Marine Plastic Litter Alliance

The IMO is inviting businesses in the shipping and fisheries sectors to join the Marine Plastic Litter Global Industry Alliance (GIA).

IMO Seeks Industry Leaders for Marine Plastic Litter Alliance
17 Jul 2024

Virgin Partners with SoulCycle for ‘Seas the Ride’ Campaign

Virgin Voyages collaborates with SoulCycle for ‘Seas the Ride,’ a new initiative that gives SoulCycle riders the opportunity to win a cruise.

Virgin Partners with SoulCycle for ‘Seas the Ride’ Campaign
16 Jul 2024

CMA CGM Suspected to be Behind Large Ship Order in S. Korea

CMA CGM is widely believed to be the European owner behind a recent significant ship order in South Korea with builds being split over two yards.

CMA CGM Suspected to be Behind Large Ship Order in S. Korea
15 Jul 2024

Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique Sign Rail & Port Project Deal

Landlocked Botswana, with the third-largest coal reserves in Africa, is exploring a potential new export route via Mozambique and Zimbabwe

Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique Sign Rail & Port Project Deal
12 Jul 2024

Pact to Build Icebreakers Signed by Finland, Canada & USA

During this week's NATO summit, the US, Canada, and Finland have reached an agreement to collaborate on constructing more polar icebreakers.

Pact to Build Icebreakers Signed by Finland, Canada & USA
11 Jul 2024

Strike Action at German Ports of Hamburg & Bremerhaven

Negotiations between terminals and unions have been ongoing for several weeks, leading to strikes by union members at Hamburg and Bremerhaven.

Strike Action at German Ports of Hamburg & Bremerhaven
10 Jul 2024

CMA CGM Broadens Horizons with Quantum Computing Investment

CMA CGM has made an investment in a French quantum computing company to develop optimization solutions for the maritime and logistics sectors.

CMA CGM Broadens Horizons with Quantum Computing Investment
10 Jul 2024

Disney to Base & Operate Ship in Japan Via OLC Partnership

Disney and Oriental Land Co. (OLC) are collaborating to offer year-round Disney cruise vacations in Japan, as announced in a press release.

Disney to Base & Operate Ship in Japan Via OLC Partnership
8 Jul 2024

Healthy Profits & Revenue Reported by Piraeus Port Authority

Piraeus Port Authority announced the successful conclusion of its Annual General Meeting of shareholders, held on July 4 2024 via teleconference.

Healthy Profits & Revenue Reported by Piraeus Port Authority
8 Jul 2024

MSC Acquires Two Container Ships Under Construction in China

Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has acquired two containerships that are currently under construction in China from BAL Container Line.

MSC Acquires Two Container Ships Under Construction in China